Chicken breast, cooked Nutrition
Calories in chicken breast, cooked100 g of chicken breast, cooked has 165 kcal.
| Per | 100 g | 1 breast (172 g) (172 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 165 | 283.8 |
| Protein (g) | 31 | 53.3 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 0 | 0 |
| Fat (g) | 3.6 | 6.2 |
| Fibre (g) | 0 | 0 |
How we got the portion numbers
- The reference values are per 100 g. A portion of 172 g scales by 172 ÷ 100 = 1.72.
- Energy: 165 × 1.72 = 283.8 kcal — the same factor gives every other row in the portion column.
Check it backwards
283.8 kcal ÷ 1.72 = 165 kcal per 100 g — the reference value we started with.
Questions people also ask
How many calories are in chicken breast, cooked?
100 g has 165 kcal. 1 breast (172 g) (172 g) has about 284 kcal.
How much protein is in chicken breast, cooked?
31 g per 100 g, so 1 breast (172 g) gives about 53.3 g.
Where do these values come from?
USDA FoodData Central reference entries, rounded. They are typical values — the exact food on your plate varies with variety, ripeness and cooking, so the page says 'about' where it scales a portion.